UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4TH Edition is the most trusted source available for current CPT-4 diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as HIPAA and other strict guidelines established by federal agencies, Medicare, and the American Medical Association. Carefully illustrated procedures, new case studies, practical coding assignments, and engaging examples help you master procedural coding for all medical specialties as well as successfully prepare for certification exams. Readers record answers in the book, creating a personalized, ongoing resource that you will use well into their careers. Used on its own or as the ideal companion for CPT and HCPCS Level II manuals, UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition presents plenty of hands-on practice to help you master skills. A dynamic support package includes new online study tools to ensure comprehension as well as a 59-day trial of Optum's popular EncoderPro that accompanies each new worktext. Trust UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition to help equip yourself for procedural coding success.

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About the Author:

Mary Jo Bowie is the owner of Health Information Professional Services in Binghamton, New York, which has provided medical record consultative services for various health facilities for more than 25 years. She served as an instructor in Health Information Technology Programs for more than 20 years, teaching such courses as Inpatient Coding, Ambulatory Care Coding, Quality Assurance, Survey of Healthcare, and Computers in Healthcare. Ms. Bowie is now the Health Information Management and Medical Coding program director at Mount Wachusett Community College and an associate professor. She develops all course content within the curriculum, including ICD-10-CM/PCS courses, CPT/HCPCS courses, and introductory and advanced health data courses. Ms. Bowie is a registered Health Information Administrator and an accredited Health Information Technician. She is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and is also an AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS-approved Train the Trainer. She served on the New York State Health Information Association Board of Directors from 1989 to 1991 and was education director and on the Ambulatory Coding Guideline Committee. Ms. Bowie was the New York State nominee for the National Award for Literacy Contribution to Profession, 1993 and 1994. She is a National and Regional speaker on ICD-9-CM, CPT and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, as well as a trusted course writer for Cengage Learning. Ms. Bowie holds an Associate of Arts degree, Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree. She has conducted more than 50 national training seminars on ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.

Review:

"I intend to use it next semester and will recommend it as it truly is a work text which eliminates the need for an exercise book in addition to a textbook." - Linda H. Donahue, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Delgado Community College

"I would recommend UPC. I think that UPC is a great work text and it's not intimidating to the students." - Veronica Hodges, BS, MA, CPC, CBCS, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Book Description Cengage Learning, Inc, United States, 2014. Mixed media product. Book Condition: New. 4th Revised edition. Language: English . This book usually ship within 10-15 business days and we will endeavor to dispatch orders quicker than this where possible. Brand New Book. UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4TH Edition is the most trusted source available for current CPT(R)-4 diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as HIPAA and other strict guidelines established by federal agencies, Medicare, and the American Medical Association. Carefully illustrated procedures, new case studies, practical coding assignments, and engaging examples help you master procedural coding for all medical specialties as well as successfully prepare for certification exams. Readers record answers in the book, creating a personalized, ongoing resource that you will use well into their careers. Used on its own or as the ideal companion for CPT(R) and HCPCS Level II manuals, UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition presents plenty of hands-on practice to help you master skills. A dynamic support package includes new online study tools to ensure comprehension as well as a 59-day trial of Optum s(R) popular EncoderPro that accompanies each new worktext. Trust UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition to help equip yourself for procedural coding success. Bookseller Inventory # BZV9781285774077

Book Description Cengage Learning, Inc, United States, 2014. Mixed media product. Book Condition: New. 4th edition. Language: English . Brand New Book. UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4TH Edition is the most trusted source available for current CPT (R)-4 diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as HIPAA and other strict guidelines established by federal agencies, Medicare, and the American Medical Association. Carefully illustrated procedures, new case studies, practical coding assignments, and engaging examples help you master procedural coding for all medical specialties as well as successfully prepare for certification exams. Readers record answers in the book, creating a personalized, ongoing resource that you will use well into their careers. Used on its own or as the ideal companion for CPT (R) and HCPCS Level II manuals, UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition presents plenty of hands-on practice to help you master skills. A dynamic support package includes new online study tools to ensure comprehension as well as a 59-day trial of Optum s (R) popular EncoderPro that accompanies each new worktext. Trust UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition to help equip yourself for procedural coding success. Bookseller Inventory # BZV9781285774077